American Literature Readings in the 21st Century: Gender, Action, and Emotion

MacNeil, D.

The study follows the early evolution of the American frontier hero, from its roots in Mary Rowlandson's narration of her experiences as a prisoner during King Phillip's war through works by Unca Eliza Winkfield, Charles Brockden Brown, James Fenimore Cooper, the film-maker John Ford, and actor John Wayne.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2010-01-13

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349383467

DOI: 10.1057/9780230103993

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 226